Raising America's Spirits
one of several small, independent states that eventually made up the present-day country of Germany
German-State
a large group of war ships that belong to the navy
naval fleet
George Washington was known throughout the colonies for the quality of his _____________.
Character
In the Southern colonies, the Patriots set up secret bases in the _____________ of South Carolina.
Swamps
For the 1st time in history, a group of colonies had won _______ from a mother country
independence
To cause someone to think or behave in a certain way.
Inspire
People who resist the government with force.
rebels
a trusted assistant
aide
Who was the commander of the Bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
Washington forced the British to surrender at _______
Why were American victories at Princeton and Trenton significant?
raised American Spirits
The Americans gained France as a(n) __________________ after an American victory at Saratoga.
Ally
The Continental Army lost almost half its men during the winter it spent camped at ______________.
Valley Forge
The Americans used ________________ to quickly ambush the British before disappearing into the woods.
Guerrilla Warfare
The American _______________________________ was won because ordinary Americans refused to lose it.
Revolution
A school teacher who was a spy for the Americans was caught and hung by the British.
Nathan Hale
Battle of Saratoga represents a _____________________ because it convinced the French to enter the American Revolution.
Turn of Events
List five of the eight characteristics George Washington had which is why he was so well respected.
•Curious
•honest
•caring
•fair
•respectful
•courageous
•reliable
•kept his word/trustworthy
______________________________________ accepted a large sum of money from the British in exchange for West Point. The plot was discovered, but he escaped and joined the British forces.
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was guilty of ___________ when he shared Patriot secrets with the British.
treason
The Continental army surprised the Hessians in an attack the day after Christmas to win their first major battle. This battle was called the battle of ________________________.
Trenton
Washington won his first great victory at ____________________.
Saratoga
Which German officer helped train American soldiers at Valley Forge?
Baron Von Steuben
______________________________________ led American attacks against the British on their forts near the tributaries of the Ohio River.
George Rogers Clark
The Americans won an important Naval battle when the Bonhomme Richard defeated the ____.
Serapis